North Americas Southern Trees

Deep in the south, lives the Southern Pine. I love the fresh pine scent, it’s really quite divine. The palms adorn the water’s edge, such sturdy summer trees. As they grow, they will bend and shape up in the breeze. The Magnolia has a lovely flower; its scent is, oh so sweet. Downwind in the evening breeze; it makes the day complete. Evergreens unfurling their new baby greens; will make a fright, Halloween; when their mass of moss highlights eerie moons scenes. The Catalpas displaying their long pods; nicknamed Cigar Trees; create an eerie vision of waving fingers in the breeze. Pawpaw trees, with their sweet fruits; better than bananas; These tasty treats are great to eat so, fill up your bandanna! Southern trees are beautiful, like Cypresses and Red Cedars. You must go south to see them all; yes you must, dear readers.
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Rodrigues Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 9:35 AM
A delightful read, M.L.! The scent, scenes and eerieness!
Kiser Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Thanks again; yes, breathe deeply...that Pine is wonderful, as are evergreens.
Wolf Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Wonderful. I feel as if I've just come back from a tour of the Deep South's Forests. Excellent! :) gw
Kiser Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 3:20 PM
Good, that's why I wrote it; I love these trees. Thanks again.
Gauthier Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 6:26 PM
Thank you for the lovely tour, ML. Delightful.
Kiser Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 6:35 PM
And you're very welcome; glad you enjoyed it,Line.
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